Passage 6

In English

The child grows into a girl, becomes a woman, and then becomes a grandmother too. Stages of life are different but the principle of the individual self is the same. And this self is the same in all beings. Therefore, it should be realized that unity and oneness are the essence of nature. Divinity is meant to be enjoyed with appreciation, but not to discriminate and differentiate between people or things. We get a variety of forms, thoughts, and events depending on the deeds of previous births. Otherwise, all are the same. Food, sleep, fear, and desire are the same in all beings. But, man is capable of evolving, in his lifetime, to a higher level through persistent efforts of controlling senses, devotion to God, and contemplation and discrimination between good and bad; and between permanent and transient aspects. As soon as some evil thoughts occur, you must immediately resort to discriminative thinking, asking yourself whether you are really a human or an animal. When you say ‘I am man’, it is a sort of half-truth. But when you join them, it becomes the wholesome truth. The state of youth is dashing in nature. At this stage of life, youngsters are prone to vacillation. Therefore, it is necessary to subject oneself to certain rigorous controls so as to reach greater levels of humanism. Physical, mental, sensual, and spiritual powers can be fostered and harnessed through a regulated way of life and by associating oneself with positive aspects.